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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.10, 9,371.55 and 2,550.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.10, 9,371.55 and 2,550.66 is: 3,825.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.10 : 9,371.55 = 2,550.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.10/9,371.55 = 2,550.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.10x = 9,371.55 × 2,550.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.10x = 23,903,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,903,637.72/6,248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.75

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